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Qualitas Limited posted a 25% rise in net profit for FY26, driven by a 36% increase in fee earning funds under management and a strategic UK acquisition that expands its European presence.

Dexus (ASX: DXS) reported steady FY26 results with AFFO of 45.0 cents per security and distributions of 37.0 cents, while initiating a strategic review of infrastructure funds following an adverse APAC court judgment.

NZX Limited reported a robust first half of 2026 with operating earnings up 9.4% and net profit rising 18%. The exchange strengthened its funds management and wealth administration arms, relaunched equity derivatives, and declared a higher interim dividend. A new CEO is set to take the helm in September.

InvestSMART Group Limited swung to a net loss of $575,633 in FY26, marking a sharp reversal from the prior year’s profit, amid a strategic pivot including a pending $16 million sale of its Intelligent Investor business.

Mirvac Group delivered a robust FY26 with a 7% rise in operating profit to $508 million, a staggering 896% jump in statutory profit to $677 million, and announced a $200 million on-market buy-back, signalling confidence in its growth trajectory.

JPMorgan Asset Management confirms final cash distributions and reinvestment prices for six Equity Premium Income ETFs for August 2026, following recent structural changes in four funds.

Munro Partners has agreed to buy GSFM Pty Limited, the parent company of GSFM Responsible Entity Services, which manages three Munro-branded ETFs. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026, with potential shifts in board composition but no disruption to fund management.

Challenger Limited delivered a solid FY26 with normalised net profit after tax rising 3% to $468 million, supported by record annuity sales and strategic partnerships. The company also declared a 7% higher fully franked dividend and announced an upsized $450 million share buy-back.

Mount Hope Mining has raised $1.82 million in a strategic placement led by Ronin Metals, a fund managed by ex-Spartan Resources executives, aiming to accelerate exploration at its Mt Hope Project.

Growthpoint Properties Australia reported a statutory net profit of $90.1 million for FY26, underpinned by record leasing activity and achievement of its Net Zero Target. The group maintained strong portfolio occupancy at 96%, grew funds under management, and provided FY27 guidance reflecting ongoing macroeconomic caution.

Lendlease posted a statutory loss of $749 million in FY26, weighed down by impairments in its Capital Release Unit, while its core Investments, Development, and Construction segments delivered solid operating profits and secured significant new projects.

Fiducian Group posted solid underlying earnings growth in FY2026, boosted by a 7% rise in funds under management, advice and administration, while absorbing a one-off $7.95 million ASIC penalty that halved statutory profits.